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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.74, 1,366.57 and 390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.74, 1,366.57 and 390.60 is: 586.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.74 : 1,366.57 = 390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.74/1,366.57 = 390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.74x = 1,366.57 × 390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.74x = 533,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,782.73/910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.10

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